Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Lobster Bucatini, a sophisticated seafood pasta dish that elegantly combines tender lobster meat with al dente bucatini in a rich garlic-butter sauce. Perfect for special occasions or an impressive dinner at home, this gourmet recipe is accessible for cooks of all skill levels. The delightful balance of flavors and textures will captivate your guests while allowing you to showcase your culinary talent. With just under 30 minutes of preparation time, you can create a memorable dining experience that highlights the sweet essence of lobster.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g bucatini pasta
- 250g cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry apple vinegar
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the bucatini in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Add apple vinegar and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the lobster meat and warm through. Combine with the drained pasta, adding reserved pasta water gradually until achieving a silky consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, fold in parsley, plate the dish, and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg